Parker FAME-48 Compression Female Adapter Elbow 1/4 in

Product Description

The PARKER FAME-48 is a compression tube female adapter elbow designed for use with 1/4 inch outside diameter tubing. It connects a compression tube line to a female-threaded port, changing direction in the line while maintaining a leak-resistant seal. The fitting is constructed from Perfluoroalkoxy (PFA) and Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), making it well suited for chemically aggressive or high-purity fluid handling applications. The plastic grip-style compression mechanism allows for tool-assisted hand installation without requiring specialized crimping equipment. Plumbers, HVAC technicians, and chemical process mechanics are the typical installers of this fitting type.

This fitting is appropriate for residential and light commercial applications where tubing must transition to a female-threaded connection at a 90-degree angle. PFA and PTFE construction makes it a common choice in systems handling corrosive chemicals, ultrapure water, or other media incompatible with metal fittings. Typical installation scenarios include instrumentation lines, chemical feed systems, and laboratory or analytical equipment plumbing.

Key Features

• 1/4 inch tube outside diameter compression connection for secure, leak-resistant tube grip
• Female adapter elbow configuration provides a 90-degree directional change at a threaded port
• PFA and PTFE materials offer broad chemical resistance and suitability for high-purity service
• Plastic grip-type compression design allows straightforward installation without specialty tooling
• Lightweight construction at 0.1 pounds minimizes load on instrument tubing runs

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style compression fitting for use with 1/4 inch OD tubing in chemical, laboratory, and fluid handling systems requiring PFA or PTFE wetted surfaces.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified plumber or instrumentation technician familiar with compression-style plastic fittings. Shut off system pressure and depressurize the line completely before removing or installing any compression fitting. Hand-tighten the compression nut first, then apply only the additional torque needed to seat the ferrule without cracking the plastic body — avoid over-tightening PFA and PTFE fittings. Verify the tube end is cut cleanly and squarely to ensure a proper compression seal.